11 killed, over 20 injured in shopping mall fire incident in Pakistan's Karachi

STORY: 11 killed, over 20 injured in shopping mall fire incident in Pakistan's Karachi SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fire incident site STORYLINE: A devastating fire engulfed a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan's southern port city, on Saturday, leaving at least 11 people dead and over 20 others injured. Deputy Commissioner of Karachi East District Altaf Shaikh confirmed the grim toll to media outlets on Saturday evening, noting that the number of fatalities could rise as several of the injured were in critical condition at three different hospitals due to severe burn injuries. The official stated that the fire had been extinguished and a cooling operation was underway at the multi-story shopping mall on Rashid Minhas Road. He further explained that once the mall's structural integrity is assessed, a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the incident. However, rescue pe

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Arafat Ahmed Minhas of Pakistan competes during the Men's Bronze Medal Match of Cricket between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Arafat Ahmed Minhas of Pakistan competes during the Men's Semifinal match of Cricket between Pakistan and Afghanistan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-CRICKET (CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Arafat Ahmed Minhas of Pakistan competes during the Men's Semifinal match of Cricket between Pakistan and Afghanistan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Russia-Ukraine conflict reveals selfishness of U.S.: experts

STORY: Russia-Ukraine conflict reveals selfishness of U.S.: experts DATELINE: June 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russia-Ukraine conflict 2. various of the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa), Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Philippine political analyst 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor at Global Village Space in Pakistan STORYLINE: The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been ongoing for more than 100 days. However, the deadly crisis with global repercussions still shows no sign of easing off. Many observers say that the ongoing conflict reveals the selfishness of the U.S. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa), Kenya "The United States is selfish. They have the opportunity, together with their allies, to make sure that the war does not escalat

U.S. profiteering from Ukraine crisis: Pakistani experts

STORY: U.S. profiteering from Ukraine crisis: Pakistani experts DATELINE: May 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of street view in U.S.various of street view in UkraineSOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHABANA FAYYAZ, Head, Department of Defense and Strategic Studies, Quaid-e-Azam University IslamabadSOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHABANA FAYYAZ, Head, Department of Defense and Strategic Studies, Quaid-e-Azam University IslamabadSOUNDBITE 3 (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor at Global Village Space in Pakistan STORYLINE: Pakistani experts have said the United States is profiteering from the ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHABANA FAYYAZ, Head, Department of Defense and Strategic Studies, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad "What is happening after the post-Cold War era was that Russia still is a part of international community framework. So what they're (the U.S.) trying to use this crisis is to push back Russia, and according to some observers, to en

Is U.S. a mediator or catalyst for the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

STORY: Is U.S. a mediator or catalyst for the Russia-Ukraine conflict? DATELINE: March 30, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:29 LOCATION: Islamabad/Havana/Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ukraine 2. various of the United States 3. SOUNDBITE (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor, Pakistani media outlet Global Village Space 4. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): ANTONIO RONDON, Political analyst in Cuba 5. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Int'l relations lecturer, United States Int'l University (USIU-Africa) STORYLINE: As the Russia-Ukraine conflict grinds on, many analysts have been pondering over the root cause of the crisis. International relations experts say that long before the conflict began, the U.S. government's decision on NATO's eastward expansion is directly linked to the current crisis in Ukraine. SOUNDBITE (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor, Pakistani media outlet Global Village Space "You know, it's interesting, the role of the United States in this Ukraine-Russia crisis right now. When Gorbachev dissolved th

As NATO bolsters eastern flank, Serbia marks another anniversary of NATO bombing

STORY: As NATO bolsters eastern flank, Serbia marks another anniversary of NATO bombing DATELINE: March 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:48 LOCATION: KRALJEVO, Serbia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the commemorationSOUNDBITE 1 (Serbian): ALEKSANDAR VUCIC, Serbian PresidentSOUNDBITE 2 (Serbian): ALEKSANDAR VUCIC, Serbian PresidentSOUNDBITE 3 (Serbian): MILENA, Serbian citizenSOUNDBITE 4 (Serbian): ANA, Serbian citizenSOUNDBITE 5 (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor at Global Village Space in PakistanSOUNDBITE 6 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International Universityvarious of Brussles STORYLINE: Serbian people marked another Remembrance Day for Victims of the NATO Aggression on Thursday. It's the 23rd anniversary of the beginning of the 78-day attack spearheaded by the United States that took away lives of many civilians and brought immense material damages. Thousands of Serbians gathered at a square in Kraljevo to commemorate the deaths of thousands of innocent people

Int'l experts slam U.S. double standards amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

STORY: Int'l experts slam U.S. double standards amid Russia-Ukraine conflict DATELINE: March 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:16 LOCATION: Nairobi/Cairo/Damascus/Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): AZZA RADWAN SEDKY, Egyptian columnist, Political analyst 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MUHAMMAD OMARI, Syrian political expert 3. SOUNDBITE (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor at Global Village Space in Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) STORYLINE: Many experts in the world have slammed the double standards employed by the United States to address the Ukraine crisis. A self-described champion of rights to freedom of speech, the United States forced RT America, the U.S. branch of Russian media network RT, to cease productions earlier this month. SOUNDBITE (English): AZZA RADWAN SEDKY, Egyptian columnist, Political analyst "When they prohibit Russian media from reaching the West, they think that this is goo

America principally responsible for Ukraine crisis: experts

STORY: America principally responsible for Ukraine crisis: experts DATELINE: March 23, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:53 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the streets in the United States 2. SOUNDBITE (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor, Pakistani media outlet Global Village Space STORYLINE: "The West, and especially America, is principally responsible" for the Ukraine crisis, John J. Mearsheimer, a U.S. political scientist, wrote in a recent opinion piece published in The Economist. He said that American and European policymakers provoked the Ukraine crisis by trying to integrate Ukraine into the West. Meanwhile, experts in other parts of the world have voiced similar views. SOUNDBITE (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor, Pakistani media outlet Global Village Space "You know, it's interesting, the role of the United States in this Ukraine-Russia crisis right now. We're thinking it's all Russia related and it's all Putin related. But the fact of the matter is that for many, many years, in fact, d

U.S. should fully clarify biological military activities in Ukraine: experts

STORY: U.S. should fully clarify biological military activities in Ukraine: experts DATELINE: March 18, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:23 LOCATION: Islamabad/Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets of Russia 2. various of streets of Ukraine 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VICTORIA NULAND, U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor at Global Village Space in Pakistan 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): NAJIB MALAEB, Beirut-based security analyst and commentator STORYLINE: Russia has disclosed information that there is a network of biolabs in Ukraine working on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense and forming part of its biological weapons program. The United States has dismissed Russia's accusation as "laughable," suggesting that Russia may be laying the groundwork to use a chemical or biological weapon. However, last week, while testifying before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Ukraine, U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Victor

GLOBALink | Ukraine crisis rooted in NATO's eastern expansion: Pakistani editor

STORY: Ukraine crisis rooted in NATO's eastern expansion: Pakistani editor DATELINE: March 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor, Pakistani media outlet Global Village Space STORYLINE: When Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized "a special military operation" in Ukraine last month, he noted that the move is in response to the "fundamental threats" of NATO. And a Pakistani expert has also said that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict was rooted in NATO's ambition to expand eastward. SOUNDBITE (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor, Pakistani media outlet Global Village Space "You know, it's interesting, the role of the United States in this Ukraine-Russia crisis right now. We're thinking it's all Russia-related, and it's all Putin-related. But the fact of the matter is that for many, many years, in fact, decades, United States policymakers have been warned about going into an extending NATO so closely to Russia. You know, we've

Experts slam West's double standards on Russia-Ukraine conflict

STORY: Experts slam West's double standards on Russia-Ukraine conflict DATELINE: March 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Cairo, Damascus, Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD OMARI, Syrian political expert 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AZZA RADWAN SEDKY, Egyptian columnist, political analyst 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor at Global Village Space in Pakistan STORYLINE: As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, many experts have voiced their opposition against the double standards adopted by the West, especially the United States, towards the issue. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD OMARI, Syrian political expert "In terms of humanitarianism, the United States always has 'double standards'. We believe that to embarrass Russia, the U.S. claims to care about Ukrainian refugees while ignoring the humanitarian crisis it has caused in the Middle East, whether it is Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon or other countries. Whether through its military intervention or regional

U.S. selective in imposing sanctions on Russia, showing double standards: experts

STORY: U.S. selective in imposing sanctions on Russia, showing double standards: experts DATELINE: March 15, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:19 LOCATION: Beirut/Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): NAJIB MALAEB, Beirut-based security analyst and commentator 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor at Global Village Space in Pakistan STORYLINE: Since the start of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, Western countries have imposed batches of sanctions on Russia. Analysts have warned of potential huge consequences and spillovers, and some have raised doubts over the specific sectors in Russia subject to the sanctions by the U.S. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): NAJIB MALAEB, Beirut-based security analyst and commentator "We saw that sanctions were on some Russian banks, not all banks. Banks that cover proceeds from oil and gas in Russia were not subject to SWIFT sanctions. They (the U.S.) were being selective in imposing sanctions in respect for the interests of the U.S. and Europe." SOUN

The West should realize it cannot solve issue through military means: Pakistani media editor on Ukraine crisis

STORY: The West should realize it cannot solve issue through military means: Pakistani media editor on Ukraine crisis DATELINE: March 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor, Pakistani media outlet Global Village Space 2. various of NATO forces 3. various of street views in Ukraine STORYLINE: Najma Minhas, an editor of the Global Village Space, a digital media outlet in Pakistan, said to deal with the Ukraine crisis, the West should realize that it cannot solve an issue through military means, but through talks and negotiations. In a recent interview with Xinhua, Minhas said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) going eastwards towards the Russian border is seen by Russia as crossing the red line. SOUNDBITE (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor, Pakistani media outlet Global Village Space "The fact of the matter is that for many, many years, in fact, decades, United States policymakers have been warned about going into